HC102816R0020_Amendment_0002.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

A. The reason for this amendment is to provide questions 2-127 and provide available answ ers to date; make revisions to Sections B, I, J, L and M of the RFP; and extend the proposal due date to August 22, 2016.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 23

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 29-Jul-2016

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X HC1028-16-R-0020

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

08-Jul-2016

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE

RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

29-Jul-2016

CODE

DISA/DITCO-SCOTT-PL83

2300 EAST DRIVE

SCOTT AFB IL 62225-5406

HC1028 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

HC1028-16-R-0020

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 08-Aug-2016 10:00 AM to 22-Aug-2016 10:00 AM.

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

CLIN 0001

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

milCloud 2.0 Phase 1, all performance shall be in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).The period of performance is date of award through 60 months. Dates will be determined at award.

To:

milCloud 2.0 Phase 1, all performance shall be in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).The period of performance is date of award through 36 months. Dates will be determined at award..

CLIN 4001

The CLIN description has changed from m2P1 - Option Year 3 to m2P1 - Option Year 4.

milCloud 2.0 Phase 1, all performance shall be in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).The period of performance will be for 12 months following the expiration of Option Year 2. Dates will be determined at award.

milCloud 2.0 Phase 1, all performance shall be in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).The period of performance will be for 12 months following the expiration of Option Year 3. Dates will be determined at award..

CLIN 5001

milCloud 2.0 Phase 1, all performance shall be in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).The period of performance will be for 12 months following the expiration of Option Year 2. Dates will be determined at award.

milCloud 2.0 Phase 1, all performance shall be in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).The period of performance will be for 12 months following the expiration of Option Year 4. Dates will be determined at award..

The following have been modified:

GUARANTEED MINIMUM

CONTRACT MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY AND CONTRACT VALUE

The minimum quantity and contract value for all orders issued against this contract shall not be less than the minimum quantity and contract value stated in the following table. The maximum quantity and contract value for all orders issued against this contract shall not exceed the maximum quantity and contract value stated in the following table.

MINIMUM

QUANTITY

MINIMUM

AMOUNT

MAXIMUM

QUANTITY

MAXIMUM

AMOUNT

$600,000* $498,000,000

*Note: Guaranteed minimum amount reflects payments against contractor achievement of specific milestones. represents the Government’s investment in the infrastrucuture infrastructure for m2P1. A delivery order will be issued after award of the contract in the amounts identified on Attachment J-4, Infrastructure Implementation Milestone Payment Schedule.

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

The following have been added by reference:

252.239-7000 Protection Against Compromising Emanations JUN 2004

252.239-7000 Protection Against Compromising Emanations JUN 2004

SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS

SECTION J - ATTACHMENTS

Attachment J-1 Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Attachment J-2 Cross Reference Matrix

Attachment J-3 Exhibit B-1 m2P1 Cost Model

Attachment J-4 Infrastructure Implementation Milestone Payment

Attachment J-5 m2P1 Labor Category Descriptions

Attachment J-6 Transition Support Tasks Attachment J-7 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)

Attachment J-8 DD254 – Contract Security Classification Specifications

Attachment J-9 OCCI Mitigation Plan (incorporated after award)

Attachment J-10 SCRM Plan (incorporated after award)

ATTACHMENT J-1

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

See Microsoft Word document titled Attachment J-1 for PWS.

ATTACHMENT J-2

CROSS REFERENCE MATRIX

The offeror shall fill out the following Compliance and Cross Reference Matrix indicating the proposal reference information as it relates to the PWS, CLIN numbers, Sections L and M references found therein, and the corresponding paragraph in the technical/management volume which addresses the referenced item.

The Offeror can also add rows to the matrix as they see fit to provide clarity to their submittal. If this matrix conflicts with any other requirement, direction, or provision of this solicitation, the other reference shall take precedence over this matrix. In addition, to the extent this matrix discloses details as to the extent or manner by which the Government intends to evaluate the Offeror’s proposals for award, Section M references in the matrix are for information purposes only and the Government shall be obligated to evaluate proposals solely in conformance with the provisions of Section M of the solicitation.

Proposal Page or Section #

RFP Requirement PWS Reference Section L

Instructions

Reference

Section M

Factors And

Subfactors

Comments

ATTACHMENT J-3

Exhibit B-1 m2P1 COST MODEL

See Microsoft Excel spreadsheet titled Attachment J-3 for cost model.

ATTACHMENT J-4

m2P1 INFRASTRUCUTRE IMPLEMENTATION DELIVERABLES PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR

GUARANTEED MIMIMUM PAYMENT

Referenc e

Deliverable Title Due Date Frequency and Remarks

Dollar Value

6.1.2, 6.1.3

Installation of the infrastructure to include hardware and software to support the migration of four applications to meet IOC at location 1 (PWS Section 6.1.2 and 6.1.3)

Per installation plan

N/A $150,000

6.1.2, 6.1.3

Installation of the infrastructure to include hardware and software to support the migration of four applications to meet IOC at location 2 (PWS Section 6.1.2 and 6.1.3)

Per installation plan

N/A $150,000

Submission of a complete

FedRAMP + SRG level 5 P-

ATO package for Location 1

Per installation plan

N/A $50,000

Submission of a complete

FedRAMP + SRG level 5 P-

ATO package for Location 2

Per installation plan

N/A $50,000

6.1.3 – 6.1.7, 6.1.10 6.5.2

Demonstration of the infrastructure capabilities including the provisioning and portal functionality (PWS Section 6.1.4 through 6.1.7), Chargeback Coordination, Usage Reporting, and SLA/Performance Reporting (Section 6.1.10 and parts of PWS Section 6.5.2)

Per installation plan

N/A $200,000

ATTACHMENT J-5

m2P1 LABOR CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS

1. Task Order Project Manager. Serves as the project manager for a large, complex task order (or a group of task orders affecting the same common/standard/migration system) and shall assist the Program Manager in working with the Government Contracting Officer (KO), the task order-level TMs, Government management personnel and customer agency representatives. Under the guidance of the Program Manager, responsible for the overall management of the specific task order(s) and insuring that the technical solutions and schedules in the task order are implemented in a timely manner. Performs enterprise wide horizontal integration planning and interfaces to other functional systems. Education/Experience: BA/BS in a technical or managerial discipline and PMP with at least

10 years of experience.

2. Project Control Specialist. Directs all financial management and administrative activities, such as budgeting, manpower and resource planning, and financial reporting. Performs complex evaluations of existing procedures, processes, techniques, models, and/or systems related to management problems or contractual issues which would require a report and recommend solutions. Develops work breakdown structures, prepare charts, tables, graphs and diagrams to assist in analyzing problems. Provides daily supervision and direction to staff. Education/Experience:

BA/BS with at least 5 years of experience.

3. Program Administration Specialist. Assists in the preparation of management plans and reports. Coordinates schedules to facilitate completion of proposals, contract deliverables, task order review, briefings/ presentations and

IPR preparation. Performs analysis, development and review of program administrative operating procedures.

Education/Experience: At least 3 years of experience.

4. Principal Systems Architect . Establishes system information requirements using analysis of the information engineer(s) in the development of enterprise-wide or large-scale information systems. Determines and identifies high level functional and technical requirements based on interactions with the user community and knowledge of the enterprise architecture. Designs architecture to include the software, hardware and communications to support the total requirements as well as provide for present and future cross-functional requirements and interfaces.

Identifies, assesses, and presents options for meeting the functional and technical requirements including hardware and software updates or upgrades. Responsible for developing high level system design diagrams. Ensures these systems are compatible and in compliance with the standards for open systems architectures, the Open Systems

Interconnection (OSI) and International Standards Organization (ISO) reference models, and profiles of standards -such as Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Open Systems Environment (OSE) reference model -as they apply to the implementation and specification of Information Management (IM) solution of the application platform, across the application program interface (API), and the external environment/software application.

Ensures that the common operating environment is compliant. Evaluates analytically and systematically problems of work flows, organization and planning and develops appropriate corrective action. Provides daily supervision and direction to staff. Education/Experience: MA/MS in a technical discipline with at least 15 years of experience.

5. Senior Systems Architect. Designs architecture to include the software, hardware, and communications to support the total requirements as well as provide for present and future cross-functional requirements and interfaces.

Identifies, assesses, and presents options for meeting the functional and technical requirements including hardware and software updates or upgrades. Responsible for developing high level system design diagrams. Ensures these systems are compatible and in compliance with the standards for open systems architectures, the Open Systems

Interconnection (OSI) and International Standards Organization (ISO) reference models, and profiles of standards -such as Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Open Systems Environment (OSE) reference model -as they apply to the implementation and specification of Information Management (IM) solution of the application platform, across the application program interface (API), and the external environment/software application.

Ensures that the common operating environment is compliant. Evaluates analytically and systematically problems of work flows, organization and planning and develops appropriate corrective action. Education/Experience:

BA/BS with at least 10 years of experience.

166. Senior Applications Engineer. Analyzes and studies complex system requirements. Designs software tools and subsystems to support software reuse and domain analyses and manages their implementation. Manages software development and support using formal specifications, data flow diagrams, other accepted design techniques and Computer-Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools. Estimates software development costs and schedule.

Reviews existing programs and assists in making refinements, reducing operating time and improving current techniques. Supervises software configuration management. Education/Experience: BA/BS in a technical discipline with at least 5 years of experience.

67. Applications Engineer. Analyzes and studies complex system requirements. Designs software tools and subsystems to support software reuse and domain analyses and manages their implementation. Manages software development and support using formal specifications, data flow diagrams, other accepted design techniques and

Computer-Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools. Estimates software development costs and schedule.

Reviews existing programs and assists in making refinements, reducing operating time and improving current techniques. Education/Experience: BA/BS in a technical discipline with at least 3 years of experience.

78. Senior Applications Programmer. Analyzes functional business applications and design specifications for functional activities. Develops block diagrams and logic flow charts. Translates detailed design into computer software. Tests, debugs and refines the computer software to produce the required product. Prepares required documentation, including both program-level and user-level documentation. Enhances software to reduce operating time or improve efficiency. Provides technical direction to programmers to ensure program deadlines are met.

Education/Experience: BA/BS in a technical discipline with at least 5 years of experience.

89. Applications Programmer. Participates in the design of software tools and subsystems to support reuse and domain analysis. Assists Applications Engineer and Applications Programmer to interpret software requirements and design specifications to code and integrate and test software components. Education/Experience: BA/BS in a technical discipline with at least 3 years of experience.

910. Database Administrator. Under general direction, implements, monitors, and reorganizes databases, codes, tests, implements, and maintains database architectures. Executes utility requirements such as reorganization, back-up and recovery. Analyzes and resolves database system production problems. Analyzes user requirements and statistics, and participates in database design and performance evaluation reviews. Advises systems engineers on database coding issues. Prepares system documentation. May be involved in the data modeling process. .

Education/Experience: BA/BS in a technical discipline with at least 5 years of experience.

1011. Database Management Specialist. Provides highly technical expertise in the use of DBMS. Evaluates and recommends available DBMS products to support validated user requirements. Defines file organization, indexing methods and security procedures for specific user applications. Education/Experience: BA/BS in a technical discipline with at least 3 years of experience.

1112. Senior Systems Administrator. Organizes and directs the configuration and operation of information management systems. Responsible for directing the work of other system administrators to provide the day-to-day system administration to include system and resource optimization, and user assistance. Conducts capacity and performance analysis, and provides system configuration change and upgrade recommendations. Increases system administrator efficiency and accuracy via the use of automated tools and scripts, develops system administrator procedures, and conducts system administrator training and skills assessment. Education/Experience: BA/BS in a technical discipline with at least 5 years of experience.

1213. Systems Administrator. Supervises and manages the daily activities of configuration and operation of business systems which may be mainframe, mini, or client/server based. Optimizes system operation and resource utilization, and performs system capacity analysis and planning. Provides assistance to users in accessing and using business systems. Education/Experience: BA/BS in a technical discipline with at least 3 years of experience.

1314. Systems Operator. Monitors and supports computer processing. Coordinates input, output and file media.

Distributes output and controls computer operation which may be mainframe, mini, or client/server based.

Education/Experience: At least 3 years of experience.

1415. Help Desk Manager. Provides daily supervision and direction to staff who are responsible for phone and in-person support to users in the areas of e-mail, directories, standard Windows desktop applications and applications developed or deployed under this contract. These personnel serve as the first point of contact for troubleshooting hardware/software PC and printer problems. Education/Experience: BA/BS with at least 5 years of experience.

165. Help Desk Specialist. Provides phone and in-person support to users in the areas of e-mail, directories, standard Windows desktop applications, and applications developed under this contract or predecessors. Serves as the initial point of contact for troubleshooting hardware/software PC and printer problems. Education/Experience:

BA/BS with at least 3 years of experience.

176. Hardware/Software Specialist. Reviews computer systems in terms of machine capabilities and man-machine interface. Prepares reports and studies concerning hardware and/or software. Keeps abreast of emerging operational support technologies and industry trends. Prepares functional requirements and specifications for hardware/software acquisitions. Monitors system performance, gathers data, and prepares management reports.

Ensures that problems have been properly identified and solutions will satisfy the user’s requirements.

Education/Experience: BA/BS in a technical discipline with at least 5 years of experience.

1718. Communications Network Manager. Evaluates communication hardware and software, troubleshoots

LAN/MAN/WAN and other network related problems, provides technical expertise for performance and configuration of networks. Performs general LAN/MAN/WAN administration, provides technical leadership in the integration and test of complex large-scale computer integrated networks. Schedules conversions and cutovers.

Oversees network control center. Supervises maintenance of systems. Coordinates with all responsible users and sites. Supervises staff. Education/Experience: BA/BS in a technical discipline with at least 5 years of experience.

1819. Communications Specialist. Analyzes network characteristics (e.g., traffic, connect time, transmission speeds, packet sizes and throughput) and recommends procurement, removals and modifications to network components. Designs and optimizes network topologies and site configurations. Plans installations, transitions and cut-overs of network components and capabilities. Coordinates requirements with users and suppliers.

Education/Experience: BA/BS with at least 3 years of experience.

1920. Computer Security Systems Specialist (Lead). Analyzes and defines security requirements for Multilevel

Security (MLS) issues. Designs, develops, engineers and implements solutions to MLS requirements. Responsible for the implementation and development of the MLS. Gathers and organizes technical information about an organization's mission goals and needs, existing security products, and ongoing programs in the MLS arena.

Performs risk analyses which also includes risk assessment. Provides daily supervision and direction to staff.

Provides technical support for secure software development and integration tasks, including reviewing work products for correctness and adhering to the design concept and to user standards. Knowledgeable of

Security/Information Assurance (IA) products such as PKI, VPN, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems.

Analyzes and recommends resolution of security/IA problems on the basis of knowledge of the major IA products and services, an understanding of their limitations, and knowledge of the IA disciplines. Provides daily supervision and direction to staff. Education/Experience: BA/BS in a technical discipline with at least 10 years of experience.

2021. Computer Security Systems Specialist (Intermediate). Under general supervision, analyzes and defines security requirements for MLS issues. Designs, develops, engineers and implements solutions to MLS requirements. Gathers and organizes technical information about an organization's mission goals and needs, existing security products and ongoing programs in the MLS arena. Performs risk analyses, which also includes risk assessment. Provides technical support for secure software development and integration tasks, including reviewing work products for correctness and adhering to the design concept and to user standards. Knowledgeable of

Security/IA products such as PKI, VPN, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems. Analyzes and recommends resolution of security/IA problems on the basis of knowledge of the major IA products and services, an understanding of their limitations, and knowledge of the IA disciplines. Education/Experience: BA/BS in a technical discipline with at least 5 years of experience.

2122. Computer Security System Specialist (Associate). Under specific direction, analyzes user needs and current security regulations and guidelines to determine IA functional requirements. Performs functional allocation to identify tasks that must be completed and interrelationships among those tasks. Identifies required resources.

Analyzes and defines IA security requirements for MLS systems and non-MLS systems. Designs, develops, engineers, and implements solutions to MLS and non-MLS requirements. Gathers and organizes technical information about an organization's missions, goals, and requirements; existing security products; and ongoing IA programs. Education/Experience: BA/BS in a technical discipline with at least 3 years of experience.

2223. Software Systems Engineer (Lead). With minimum guidance provides top-level technical expertise, including performing in-depth and complex software systems programming and analysis. Designs architectures to include the software, hardware, and communications to support the total requirements as well as provide for present and future cross-functional requirements and interfaces. Ensures these systems are compatible and in compliance with the standards for open systems and DoD architectures. Determines and identifies high level functional and technical requirements based on interactions with the user community and knowledge of the enterprise architecture.

Identifies, assesses, and presents options for meeting the functional and technical requirements including hardware and software updates or upgrades. Formulates and defines specifications for operating system applications or modifies and maintains existing applications using engineering releases and utilities from the manufacturer. Creates detailed design specifications for use by software development staff members. Interacts with project management to plan project schedules and technical direction. Develops software design documents and technology white papers.

Instrumental in selection of development tools. Responsible for developing high level system design diagrams and for program design, coding, testing, debugging and documentation. Instructs, directs, and checks the work of other task personnel. Instructs, directs, and checks the work of other task personnel. Responsible for quality assurance review and the evaluation of existing and new software products. Education/Experience: BA/BS in a technical discipline with at least 10 years of experience.

2324. Software Systems Engineer (Intermediate). Under minimal direction, provides specialized expertise within multiple systems, software disciplines, as well as general knowledge of related disciplines, applications implications, and customer areas. Responsible for performing in-depth analysis and technical support of systems software products, including complex problem resolution, design, development, testing, operational integration, and user support. Assists in the planning and conversion for new hardware/software products. Maintains currency, debugs and configures related software products. Provides operating systems planning and evaluation for performance analysis, capacity planning and hardware upgrades. Works from specifications to develop or modify operating systems applications. Assists with design, coding, benchmark testing, debugging and documentation of programs.

Interfaces with other system support groups to resolve problems, setting standards and improving overall efficiency of the operating system. Designs, codes, tests and implements tools for operations automation. Works on most phases of software systems programming applications, and may require instruction and guidance in other phases.

Education/Experience: BA/BS in a technical discipline with at least 5 years of experience.

2425. Software Systems Engineer (Associate). Under specific direction, responsible for routine and basic system products. Maintains currency, debugs, and configures related software products. Interfaces with other system support groups to resolves problems. Designs, codes, test and submit input to the planning and conversion for new hardware/software products. Prepares product documentation. May interface with customers to gather information on system requirements or problems. Education/Experience: BA/BS in a technical discipline with at least 3 years of experience.

2526. Senior Information Technology Consultant. The senior IT consultant manages the project work as defined by the client contract. Leads medium to large complex projects and major phases of very large projects. The senior consultant also manages the fact finding,analysis and development of hypothesis/conclusions, production of final reportsand delivery of presentations. Responsible for ensuring that the project delivers to client expectations on time and to budget. Education/Experience: BA/BS in a technical discipline with at least 10 years of experience.

2627. Information Technology Consultant. Leads major portions of large or medium projects, and leads small projects autonomously. Gathers facts through research, interviewing, surveys, etc. analyzes the client’s business, draws conclusions, prepares final reports and gives presentations. Uses in-depth consultative skills and business knowledge to practice business objectives and processes. Education/Experience: BA/BS in a technical discipline with at least 5 years of experience.

2728. Associate Information Technology Consultant. Significant accomplishment as an expert in large integrated systems. Experience with several ADP architectures and platforms in an integrated environment. Stays current with advances in information technology. Assists in the analysis of current and projected service maintenance personnel and facility requirements. Designs interfaces to allow incompatible equipment to function as a unified system.

Education/Experience: BA/BS with at least 3 years of experience.

2829. Network Engineer (Lead). Establishes Network information requirements using analysis of the Network engineer(s) in the development of enterprise-wide or large-scale networking infrastructure (CAN, MAN, WAN).

Designs architecture to include the software, hardware and communications to support the total requirements as well as provide for present and future cross-functional requirements and interfaces. Ensures these Network systems are compatible and in compliance with the standards for open systems architectures, the Open Systems Interconnection

(OSI) and International Standards Organization (ISO) reference models and profiles of standards - such as Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Open Systems Environment (OSE) reference model - as they apply to the implementation and specification of Information Management (IM) solution of the network layers, across the application program interface (API) and the external environment/software application. Ensures that the network/transport layers of the common operating environment are compliant. Evaluates analytically and systematically problems of work flows and network usage, organization and planning and develops appropriate corrective action. Provides daily supervision and direction to staff. Education/Experience: BA/BS in a technical discipline with at least 10 years of experience.

2930. Network Engineer (Intermediate). Under broad direction, provides technical leadership in the planning, investigation, design, and implementation of physical and logical communications solutions having network-wide impact. Provides solutions that incorporate integration of digital encoding formats, line codes, and timing concepts across engineering disciplines and environments. Influences team members, the customer, and vendors to define, analyze, and provide solutions for the customer’s voice, data, and image communications requirements. Prepares complex workprints and schematics to define and illustrate entire network structures and solutions. Identifies and recommends new design tools for use in communications projects. Evaluates projected corporate network usage and provides and implements media solutions. Participates in and influences marketing proposals and studies by providing costing models, reports, and technical solutions for network-wide projects. Identifies product modifications and influences vendors to incorporate these changes into their products. Plans, designs, and implements network managements systems to monitor, diagnose, control, and measure performance of multiple communication networks. Identifies, analyzes, and recommends new network administrative systems for entire networks to ensure accurate network inventory and timely implementation. Education/Experience: BA/BS in a technical discipline with at least 5 years of experience.

3031. Network Engineer (Associate). Collects and implements Network information requirements using analysis in the development of enterprise-wide or large-scale networking infrastructure (CAN, MAN, WAN). Implements architecture to include the software, hardware and communications to support the total requirements as well as provide for present and future cross-functional requirements and interfaces. Ensures these Network systems are compatible and in compliance with the standards for open systems architectures, the OSI and ISO reference models, and profiles of standards – such as IEEE OSE reference model - as they apply to the implementation and specification of IM solution of the network layers, across the API, and the external environment/software application. Ensures that the network/transport layers of the common operating environment are compliant.

Evaluates problems in network usage, organization and planning and develops appropriate corrective action. Works with internal team, the customer, and vendors to define, analyze, and provide solutions for the customer’s voice, data, and image communications requirements. Uses design tools to evaluate projected network usage and produce media, technical and cost solutions for multiple networks. Selects and configures hardware and software for multiple-site networks, plans, designs, and implements network management systems to monitor, diagnose, control, and measure performance of communications networks that impact multiple sites. Uses and recommends changes to network administration systems to ensure accurate network inventory and timely implementation.

Education/Experience: BA/BS with at least 3 years of experience.

3132. Subject Matter Expert (Lead). Provides expert support, analysis and research into exceptionally complex problems, and processes relating to the subject matter. Serves as technical expert on executive-level project teams providing technical direction, interpretation and alternatives. Thinks independently and demonstrates exceptional written and oral communications skills. Applies advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts. Contributes to the development of new principles and concepts. Works on unusually complex technical problems and provides solutions which are highly innovative and ingenious. Works under consultative direction toward predetermined long-range goals and objectives. Assignments are often self-initiated. Determines and pursues courses of action necessary to obtain desired results. Develops advanced technological ideas and guides their development into a final product. Expertise is in a particular area of Information Technology (e.g., Information Systems Architecture, Telecommunications Systems Design, Architecture, Implementation, Information Systems Integration, Software

Development Methodologies, Security Engineering, Communications and Network Systems Management), or a specific functional area (e.g., finance, logistics, and operations research). Education/Experience: MA/MS with at least 15 years of experience.

3233. Subject Matter Expert (Intermediate). With minimal direction, provides expert support, analysis and research into exceptionally complex problems, and processes relating to the subject matter. Serves as technical expert on executive-level project teams providing technical direction, interpretation and alternatives. Thinks independently and demonstrates exceptional written and oral communications skills. Applies extensive technical expertise, and has full knowledge of other related disciplines. Guides the successful completion of major programs and may function in a project leadership role. Develops technical solutions to complex problems that require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity. Work is performed without appreciable direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment. Expertise is in a particular area of Information

Technology (e.g., Information Systems Architecture, Telecommunications Systems Design, Architecture, Implementation, Information Systems Integration, Software Development Methodologies, Security Engineering, Communications and Network Systems Management), or a specific functional area (e.g., finance, logistics, and operations research). Education/Experience: BA/BS with at least 10 years of experience.

3334. Subject Matter Expert (Associate). Under broad direction, provides expert support, analysis and research into especially complex problems, and processes relating to the subject matter. Serves as technical expert on high-level project teams providing technical direction, interpretation and alternatives. Thinks independently and demonstrates superior written and oral communications skills. Possesses a complete understanding and wide experience in the application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in the field. Provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Solutions are imaginative, thorough, practicable, and consistent with organizational objectives. Works under only general direction. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions. Contributes to the completion of specific programs and projects. Expertise is in a particular area of

Information Technology (e.g., Information Systems Architecture, Telecommunications Systems Design, Architecture, Implementation, Information Systems Integration, Software Development Methodologies, Security

Engineering, Communications and Network Systems Management), or a specific functional area (e.g., finance, logistics, and operations research). Education/Experience: BA/BS with at least 5 years of experience.

3435. Proprietary Product Consultant: Analyzes technical requirements and develops effective technical solutions involving OEM proprietary products and solutions. Participates in the design of information systems involving OEM proprietary product integration. Provides leadership and guidance to support the implementation of large systems, including methodology, OEM proprietary product design approaches, and architectural and engineering considerations. Works with customer staff to implement customer technology, including OEM proprietary product integration. Participates in strategic planning sessions on the implementation of information technology. Sets overall engagement direction defines processes, sets standards, and provides leadership to the project team. Responsible for planning, executing, and controlling. Education/Experience: BA/BS with at least

10 years of experience.

3536. Executive Net-Centric Enterprise Architect. Develops high-level system concepts and associated system requirements for net-centric solutions in a Service Oriented Architecture that satisfy DoD transformational goals.

Directs teams of architects and engineers to turn net-centric concepts into realizable, scalable, accreditable implementations. Assists the Government in defining DoD policies, guidance, concept of operations, and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) to govern system implementation within the enterprise. Oversees teams of architects and engineers to ensure they are designing, implementing, testing, accrediting, deploying, and sustaining systems and services in conjunction with DoD policies, architectural frameworks, and commercial best practices.

Keeps abreast of new enterprise architecture solutions including leading edge technologies such as grid computing, cloud computing, and Service Oriented Architecture (SOA). Maintains currency on commercial technologies and other Government initiatives to identify opportunities for technology reuse or transition. Advises senior decision makers and seeks approval for enterprise concepts and requirements. Education/Experience: MA/MS in a technical discipline with at least 15 years of experience.

3637. Senior Net-Centric Enterprise Architect. Synthesizes enterprise system and service requirements based on broad customer needs. Directs other architects and reviews the specification and design of enterprise system and service architectures in a distributed, net-centric environment. Leverages DoD policies, architectural frameworks, and commercial best practices to lead teams of architects in the design and development of Service Oriented

Architectures that satisfy enterprise scale requirements. Defines the concept of operations and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) for the system’s use within the enterprise. Keeps abreast of new enterprise architecture solutions including leading edge technologies such as grid computing, cloud computing, and Service Oriented

Architecture (SOA). Maintains currency on commercial technologies and other Government initiatives to identify opportunities for technology reuse or transition. Advises senior decision makers and seeks approval for enterprise designs. Education/Experience: BA/BS in a technical discipline with at least 10 years of experience.

3738. Net-Centric Enterprise Architect. Provides technical leadership for specifying, designing, implementing, testing, accrediting, deploying, and sustaining enterprise system and service architectures in a distributed, net-centric environment. Leverages DoD policies, architectural frameworks, and commercial best practices to design and develop Service Oriented Architectures that satisfy enterprise scale requirements. Leads system architects and engineers in decomposing an enterprise architecture into system components and services for analysis, design, implementation, testing, accreditation, deployment, and sustainment. Keeps abreast of new enterprise architecture solutions including leading edge technologies such as grid computing, cloud computing, and Service Oriented

Architecture (SOA). Maintains technical currency on evolving technology trends and available COTS products that implement these technologies. Education/Experience: BA/BS with at least 5years of experience.

3839. Senior Specialized Technology Training Specialist: Conducts the research necessary to design advanced level specialized technology (e.g. IA, IPv6, Secure Virtualization) training programs to include network engineering, IT systems design, and IT systems implementation. Trains junior IT personnel by conducting formal classroom courses, workshops, seminars and/or computer-based/computeraided training. Integrates COTS hardware and software with GOTS hardware and software to produce unique system-level training courses. Provides daily supervision and direction to staff. Education/Experience: BA/BS in a technical discipline with at least 5 years of experience.

3940. Principal Information Assurance Subject Matter Expert in all functional and technical requirements associated with IAT position requirements as specified in DoD Directive 8570.01-M. Applies extensive knowledge of a variety of the IA field's concepts, practices, and procedures to ensure the secure integration and operations of all computer enclave systems. Works independently to evaluate and solve complex IA related problems quickly and completely. Supports, monitors, tests, and troubleshoots hardware and software IA problems pertaining to the enclave environment. Prepares and/or oversees the preparation of IA certification and accreditation documentation.

Develops system-wide information security requirements based upon the analysis of user, policy, regulatory, and resource demands for complex network and enclave systems. S upports customers at the highest levels in the development and implementation of doctrine and policies. Provides leadership and guidance in the development, design and application of solutions implemented by more junior staff members. May have top-level management responsibilities. Coordinates with senior representatives within the customer organizations to establish and define programs, resources and risks. Applies expertise to government and commercial common user systems, as well as to dedicated special purpose systems requiring specialized security features and procedures. Provides guidance and direction to other professionals and serves in a consulting and/or advisory capacity. Education/Experience:

MA/MS in a technical discipline with at least 15 years of experience.

4041. Senior Information Assurance (IA) Analyst. Provides the leadership, management, and supervisory IA skills identified in DoD Directive 8570.01-M. These skills and their associated duties may include the following:

Intrusion: Ensures the rigorous application of IA policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of all information technology (IT) and IA services. Leads and directs team personnel too quickly, efficiently and effectively to solve complex IA problems. Identifies IA requirements as part of the IT acquisition development process and assists in the formulation of IA /IT budgets. Plans, integrates, and schedules the installation of new or modified hardware, operating systems, and software applications. Supervises the assessment and implementation of identified computer and network environment fixes such as system patches and fixes associated with specific technical vulnerabilities as part of the Information Assurance Vulnerability Management program. Guides the implementation of appropriate operational structures and processes to ensure an effective IA security program including boundary defense, incident detection and response. Evaluates functional operation and performance in light of test results and make recommendations regarding C&A. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of IA security procedures and safeguards. Evaluates security violations to determine necessary initial and long term corrective action. Assesses impact, determines probably damage and suggest methods of damage control, conducts computer forensics, and follow-on analysis to build historical and predictive capabilities for IA incidents. Develops IA related customer support policies, procedures, and standards. Designs perimeter defense systems including intrusion detection systems, firewalls, grid sensors, etc., enhances rule sets to detect or block sources of malicious traffic, and establishes a protective net of layered defenses to prevent, detect, and eradicate threats. Specialist: Ensures that protection and detection capabilities are acquired or developed using the IS security engineering approach and are consistent with DoD Component level IA architecture. Has a working knowledge of DoD provided IA tools. Has a working knowledge of policy, guidance and evaluation criteria of the DoD Critical Infrastructure Program. Prepares and/or oversees the preparation of IA certification and accreditation documentation. Analyzes, develops, evaluates, and integrates IA policies. Assists in the gathering and preservation of evidence used in the prosecution of computer crimes. Identifies the IT security program implications of new technologies or technology upgrades. Conducts IA cost benefit, economic and risk analysis in the IT acquisition decision making process. Interprets security requirements relative to the capabilities of new information technologies. Interprets patterns of non compliance to determine their impacts on levels of risk and/or overall effectiveness of IA programs. Analyzes identified security strategies and recommends the best approaches and/or practices. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of IA security procedures and safeguards to ensure they provide the intended level of protection. Education/Experience:

BA/BS in a technical discipline with at least 10years of experience.

4142. Intermediate Information Assurance (IA) Analyst. Under general technical supervision, performs network monitoring, analysis and reporting in accordance with the provisions of DoD Directive 8570.01-M. These skills and their associated duties may include the following: Intrusion: Examines potential security violations, incidents, malicious activity and attacks to determine if policy has been breached, assesses the impact, and preserves artifacts.

Enters and tracks events and incidents. Supports incident escalation and assesses probable damages, identifies damage control and remediation, and assists in developing courses of action. Supervises the installation, monitoring, testing, troubleshooting, and administration of IA hardware and software systems. Recommends, schedules, and performs IA system repairs, systems administration, and maintenance. Analyzes patterns of non compliance or attacks and recommends appropriate actions to minimize security risks and insider threat. Configures, optimizes, and tests network devices. Diagnoses and resolves IA problems in response to reported incidents. Enhances rule sets to identify or block sources or potential sources of malicious traffic. Supports the design and execution of exercise scenarios. Specialist: Implements, and monitors policies and procedures reflecting the legislative intent of applicable laws and regulations. Prepares, distributes, and maintains plans, instructions, guidance, and standard operational procedures concerning Information Security. Participates in IA risk assessments during the C&A process. Prepares, reviews, and evaluates documentation of compliance. Prepares recommendations for the DAA.

Reviews IA and IA enabled software, hardware, and firmware for compliance with appropriate security configuration guidelines, policies, and procedures. Reviews AI security plans. Identifies alternative functional IA security strategies to address organizational security concerns. Reviews security safeguards to determine that security concerns identified in approved policies, plans, and doctrine have been fully addressed.